Lake House in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, by Seta Marachlian features high ceilings, spa-like spaces, and a three-season outdoor terrace. Designed in 2023, it embodies a contemporary beach house style with its use of rough materials in sandy shades. The design aims to create a sense of freedom and leisure, while private and relaxation areas offer comfort and respite.
Completed in 2022, “Enclosure” is a house in India designed by Design Ni Dukaan. The house features a unique design where the interior experience takes precedence, wrapped in a concrete enclosure that defines a series of courtyards.
R79 has designed Casita Pegados, a home in Mérida, Mexico, with a focus on blurring the line between interior and exterior spaces. Completed in 2024, the 1,000-square-metre house features a simple distribution plan, with service areas on the west, social areas facing the south garden, and private areas facing north and south. The design incorporates a variety of materials and colours, including white, beige, cream, and brown tones, with an emphasis on greenery and natural elements.
The House in Porto Cheli is a country home designed by 3H Architects in Porto Cheli, Greece. Conceptualized in 2024, the house features a linear structure with clean lines and geometric volumes, harmoniously integrated into its sloping plot. The design emphasizes panoramic sea views through a series of frames, with the main residence and guest houses strategically placed to maximize functionality and scenery.
Conundrum Creek Residence is located along the Conundrum Springs trailhead in Aspen, Colorado. Designed by Boulder-based Studio B Architecture + Interiors, the design creates a seamless connection with the environment. It is conditioned by local zoning and an inverted topographical site plan with views of nearby peaks. The home’s transparency encourages an interaction between the indoors and outdoors, while a covered patio connects the two wings to the home, enhancing indoor–outdoor living experiences with views that frame the Colorado wilderness.
Israeli architect Yaron Eldad has designed a minimalistic house featuring a monochrome palette with natural materials and luxurious details, offering a dynamic and inviting living environment. The private home is characterized by exposed concrete, large floor-to-ceiling openings, and a seamless connection between the exterior and interior spaces, complemented by precisely detailed elements. The result is a relaxed, inviting, and homely atmosphere for a family of six.
Objekt Architecten renovated Lamat – a classic detached house in rural Wichelen, Belgium, in 2023. They restored and maintained the crow-stepped gable while adding new window openings, enhancing the garden connection. The interior was transformed with a double-height space and a concrete mezzanine.
Garden and Glass, a contemporary home designed on a narrow, trapezoid-shaped lot in Menlo Park, California, features two wings embracing a generous garden. The single-story pavilion hosts the master suite, while the two-story structure includes children’s rooms, a kitchen, and living spaces. Designed by Fergus Garber Architects in 2018, the property includes a built-in barbecue, bar, and bocci ball court.